A walk in a chestnut forest at this time of year will soothe and strengthen you, clear your mind, and provide rest. Chestnuts, roasted, hot... as in that song from school primers, they are a sure sign of autumn's arrival. The chestnut fruit is reddish-brown in color, growing inside a spiky husk that bursts open in autumn when the fruit ripens. Besides adorning parks and avenues, the chestnut is a true treasure trove of beneficial ingredients. In addition to the fruit, the medicinal properties extend to the dried and crushed bark, as well as the dried flowers. Wild chestnuts have extremely bitter and inedible fruits, while the fruit of cultivated chestnuts is edible and delicious, containing plenty of starch, which is why it is often used in making treats, of which chestnut puree is probably the most famous and beloved.

Chestnut is a natural ingredient in numerous NiKEL skincare products. The Chestnut Leg Gel, rich in wild chestnut extract, witch hazel, and rosemary essence, provides freshness and lightness to your legs. The Chestnut Eye Cream is a moisturizing cream that delays the appearance of wrinkles, deeply moisturizes the skin, and reduces swelling of the eyelids and dark circles. Nikelhidris Eye Cream contains a hydrating complex that deeply moisturizes, a vitamin complex that delays the appearance of wrinkles, and wild chestnut extract that brightens dark circles and reduces swollen eyelids.

If you want to try homemade beauty and skincare products, we suggest making a simple lotion for shiny hair. Take 50 grams of peeled and chopped wild chestnuts and put them in a liter of water. Let it boil for about fifteen minutes, then strain and store in a glass container. Apply this lotion to damp hair. Perform this treatment for at least a month. The result will be shiny, firm, and well-nourished hair.